Category Archives: Events

Schoolswork in Cumbria

Posted on January 30, 2013 by Mark

Over the moon with this recent RB subversive activity in Cumbria. Henry Brooks is a gifted writer and friend and is now conducting his own RB events! He writes as follows: ‘I was asked 2 weeks ago by a local … Continue reading →

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Report on Debate in Cumbria with ‘Sceptics’

Posted on December 7, 2012 by Mark

Here is an eyewitness account from our great friend Henry Vyner-Brooks as to how the RealityBites talks/seminars went down in Cumbria. He was a superb host along with his wonderful wife Ruth and he helped at every event! “It was … Continue reading →

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Brief Report on RB in New Zealand

Posted on October 12, 2012 by Mark

It’s been a really fabulous time for RB in New Zealand. In partnership with the International Association for the Promotion of Christian Higher Education (IAPCHE) and the Bethlehem Tertiary Institute in Taraunga, I delivered six workshops to about 30 academics … Continue reading →

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RealityBites in New Zealand

Posted on September 27, 2012 by admin

Tomorrow I am flying to New Zealand to lead six workshops on biblical ways of knowing. I will be launching a blistering attack on Plato, Aristotle, Augustine, Descartes, Hobbes, Hume, Jimmy Tarbuck et al and will also be exploring a … Continue reading →

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Raised in Leeds

Posted on March 29, 2012 by Mark

Leeds-based illustrator Si Smith presents 19 ‘stations of the resurrection’ all relocated to present-day Leeds. Full of beautifully observed detail, the pictures reflect the Leeds we know and love (particularly north Leeds, where Si lives, and the city centre) and … Continue reading →

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Oastler evening in Leeds

Posted on September 16, 2011 by Mark

Come and find out about a local Leeds man who really cared about children, justice and mercy. On the 30th September David Hanson will be telling the story of Richard Oaster. Oastler thought the best way to protect 19th century … Continue reading →

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RealityBites in Newcastle

Posted on August 30, 2011 by Mark

In my work with RealityBites I sometimes go into schools in order to provoke young people to engage with Jesus’ wonderful teaching about the kingdom of God. In July 2011 I spoke to about 300 largely unchurched teenagers at a … Continue reading →

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Radio Interview in Oz

Posted on August 23, 2011 by Mark

During my stay in Oz I was interviewed about the role of Religious Education on the ABC network. I think it’s the Oz equivalent of the BBC. The interview lasts about 30 minutes and was broadcast all over Oz. I … Continue reading →

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Well done Oz!

Posted on July 26, 2011 by Mark

I had such a great time in Darwin. Couldn’t have been better. I met so many fantastic people and the conference Educating for Tough Times was inspiring. I have never seen so many palm trees in a city and it … Continue reading →

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Off to Australia

Posted on July 2, 2011 by Mark

Next week I am off to Darwin in Australia where I will be delivering an academic paper on storytelling and a popular presentation entitled James Bond, Rat worship and Postmodernism: Subversive Questions for Christian Educators. The conference is called Educating … Continue reading →

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